Marisa Treviño | May 29, 2012 |
LatinaLista — May 28 is the official day to remember veterans who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty for their country but remembering veterans is an all-year affair. It’s a message that the White House has effectively delivered by getting communities and businesses on board to help returning veterans with job interviews, housing needs and support for their medical care, now an issue more important than ever.
According to a USA Today story, “America’s newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen.”
Officials aren’t sure whether it’s because of the economy or because the wounds, both physical and emotional, are so horrific that today’s veterans find surviving/living a daily struggle. However, there’s no doubt that this generation of veterans has their share of problems.
